Senior Whistleblowing & Investigations Specialist

<p><b><u>ABOUT US</u></b></p><p></p><p>We’re the world’s leading provider of secure financial messaging services, headquartered in Belgium. We are the way the world moves value – across borders, through cities and overseas. No other organisation can address the scale, precision, pace and trust that this demands, and we’re proud to support the global economy. </p><p></p><p>We’re unique too. We were established to find a better way for the global financial community to move value – a reliable, safe and secure approach that the community can trust, completely. We’re always striving to be better and are constantly evolving in an ever-changing landscape, without undermining that trust. Five decades on, our vibrant community reflects the complexity and diversity of the financial ecosystem. We innovate diligently, test exhaustively, then implement fast. In a connected and exciting era, our mission has never been more relevant. Swift now has a presence in 200+ countries and legal territories to serve a community of more than 12,000 banks and financial <span><span>institutions.   </span></span></p><p></p><p></p><p><b><u>What to expect</u></b></p><p>In this role you will be responsible for managing and building out Swift’s Whistleblowing and Investigations function. As part of the Global Compliance team, your responsibilities will include:</p><ul><li>Leading investigations into a variety of compliance topics.</li><li>Manage Swift’s whistleblowing portal, databases and related operations.</li><li>Interviewing witnesses and researching reports of alleged wrongdoing.</li><li>Engaging with external advisors and stakeholders across Swift.</li><li>Managing and evolving Swift’s whistleblowing &amp; investigation policies and processes in line with best practice and industry standards.</li><li>Stay abreast of changes in laws and regulations and best practices relevant to Swift.</li><li>Gain in-depth understanding of Swift’s internal policies and code of conduct.</li><li>Drafting investigation reports.</li><li>Recommend actions and mitigations to management.</li><li>Raising awareness for whistleblowing and ethical business standards.</li><li>Reporting on whistleblowing metrics and investigation outcomes.</li></ul><p></p><p><b><u>What will make you successful?</u></b></p><p></p><p><b>We are seeking professionals with:  </b></p><ul><li>Bachelor's or Master’s degree in law or similar</li><li>7-10 years of experience in legal or compliance profession (with 3-5 years experience in investigations)</li><li>Open mind and objectivity: remain unbiased and fact-focused, even under pressure</li><li>Attention to detail: ability to spot inconsistencies, errors or red flags in complex data or documents</li><li>High moral and ethical standards: an unwavering commitment to honesty, fairness and confidentiality</li><li>Professional scepticism: willingness to question information and challenge assumptions</li><li>Resistance to influence: ability to stand firm against pressure from stakeholders or management</li><li>Clear writing: ability to document findings, write reports and explain complex issues in simple terms</li><li>Active listening: skill in conducting interviews, asking the right questions, and interpreting verbal/non-verbal cues</li><li>Diplomacy: communicating sensitive or negative findings tactfully and professionally</li><li>Understanding of laws and regulations in the areas of whistleblowing, investigations, fraud, harassment, sanctions, data protection</li><li>Interviewing techniques: skill in conducting effective, non-confrontational interviews</li><li>Empathy: ability to build rapport and encourage openness and interviewees</li><li>Discretion: maintaining confidentiality and handling sensitive information with care</li><li>Time management: juggling multiple cases, deadlines and priorities efficiently</li><li>Record keeping: meticulous documentation and organisation of evidences and case files</li><li>Continuous learning and training to capture global compliance and industry trends</li><li>Lead by example – exhibit ethical business conduct</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Preferred qualifications:</b></p><ul><li>Internationally recognised Compliance certifications</li><li>Belgian investigation license</li></ul><p></p><p></p><p><b><u>What we offer</u></b></p><p></p><p><a href="http://www.swift.com/swift-resource/233771/download" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">We put you in control of career</a></p><p></p><p><a href="https://www.swift.com/swift-resource/233771/download" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">We give you a competitive package</a></p><p></p><p><a href="https://www.swift.com/swift-resource/233771/download" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">We help you perform at your best</a></p><p></p><p><a href="https://www.swift.com/swift-resource/233771/download" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">We help you make a difference</a></p><p></p><p><a href="https://www.swift.com/swift-resource/233771/download" rel="n